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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Now that Jesus has raised from the dead and given uspower
to become like Him, what do you suppose God’s next move is going to be? I think
He wants to take us fishing. Now, God doesn’t fish in the same old way we do. He
fishes for all kinds of people. He doesn’t care about where He has to go to
catch one, how big it is or what it looks like when He pulls it up. All God
wants to know is whether His catch will love and serve Him through His Son
Jesus.

So what kind of equipment does He use, you may ask?

God uses a variety of poles and all of them resemble you and
me. Me, a pole of God’s? Yes, all God’s children are potential fishing poles.
He likes to big game fish in the ocean with a heavy-duty rod and reel just as
much as He likes to sit at the edge of a secluded lake with a homemade cane
pole. The goal is still the same…to catch what is hungry in the area.

Hook? The knowledge of the freedom anyone can have through
the mercy, grace, and righteousness found in Christ. He uses our passion for
proclamation to throw out the bait for everyone to hear.

Bait? God keeps everything organized in His tackle box. He
has collected an assortment of abilities to fit each situation just in case one
doesn’t work out. He uses abilities through the actions and
attitudes of love joy, peace, patience, and kindness for some and then others
need to see gentleness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control. Sometimes, he
will throw out prophetic words to disturb the waters or create some interest.

The line? Our faith added to His.

What about the float or bobber? That would be the Holy
Spirit’s job to alert the fisherman of the possibilities ahead.

How long will God stay at a fishing spot? He will stay as
long as it takes Him to catch the apple of his eye. He’s never pushed for time
like we are. God’s remarkable love for all the ‘whosoevers’ have brought out
the very essence of what a true patient fisherman is.

Hey! God wants to know, if YOU are interested in going
fishing with Him sometime? He goes everyday. He likes a simple catch but he
believes the bigger the challenge, the greater the glory when the victories are
finally told. Go ahead…grab your bait and see what he’ll catch with you today.

About Me

Mary Jane Downs is an author, speaker and teacher who lives in the foothills of the Asheville Mountains. She loves long walks with her camera in hand, reading, hand quilting, and cooking for friends. Mary Jane has been published in Awe Magazine, Inspiredmoms.com, as well as a guest blogger. Mary Jane has found her writing and love of quilting to work well together. Quilting gives her time to think and gain insight for story ideas and writing helps her to express those ideas and thoughts to others.